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Rep. Hernandez Measure Advancing the Education of English-Second-Language Students Now Law

Sep 3, 2019 | Hernandez_B

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law from state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will increase educational opportunities for new Americans by recognizing the accomplishments of students who learn English as a second language. Non-native speakers who excel at learning...

West Backs Plan to Expand State Seal of Biliteracy to Private High School Students

Mar 22, 2019 | West

ROCKFORD, Ill. – The State Seal of Biliteracy, a recognition given to graduating high school students who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in English and another language, would be available to private school students under a bill supported by state Rep....